Seniors and older adult persons in St. Jo are prone, and some are even predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse much in the same way as any other man or woman. In fact, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When combined with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are a significantly higher risk of serious health effects possibly death. The negative stigmas which are connected to drug addiction may keep some seniors and older adults out of the drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in St. Jo they desperately need. Because of this, there are drug rehabilitation centers which specifically help this age group of the population. These alcohol and drug treatment facilities are aware of the issues which are particular to this age group, and how to address drug or alcohol addiction among these clients. Because seniors and older adult persons are more prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they look for rehab before any sickness or accident is brought on by their addiction which can cause permanent if not fatal harm.